Heathcote School vs Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathcote School
Chelmsford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
98 students
Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy
Maldon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
| Measure | Heathcote School Chelmsford, East of England | Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy Maldon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1408 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #11626 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 98 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 75 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 61.3% | 63% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chelmsford | Maldon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.heathcoteschool.co.uk/ | www.woodhamwalterschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heathcote School is the larger school with 98 students compared with 75.
- •Heathcote School is a independent school while Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heathcote School better than Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heathcote School and Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Maldon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathcote School: 98. Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathcote School and Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Heathcote School is unranked and Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy is 1408th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).